Joseph Ryan Hicks "Joey" November 9,1980-April 4,2023 Our Joey passed away on April 4, 2023, at home in Orlando, Florida at the age of 42. Joey was born at Holiday Hospital in Orlando on November 9,1980. Joey is survived by his children Payton, River, and Tyson, along with his step-son Liam. He is also survived by his parents, Michael and Patricia, Brother Ian (Nathan, Parker and Grayson), half brothers Aaron and Noah Canada, half sister Carleigh Canada,and his loving fiance Jennifer Merrick. He is also survived by Aunts, Uncles, and tons of cousins, all of whom loved him as their own, and kept him in their hearts and minds always. Joey was very proud to be from Central Florida and lived his whole life in the area. He attended Woodlands Elementary School, Rock Lake Middle School, and Lake Mary High School. He always considered himself a "Seminole County Kid", where he played Pop Warner and Little League, and then later Football and Baseball at Lake Mary High School. Throughout his life, he held those memories and friendships close to his heart. Always ready for mischief, he recounted those years with a laugh and a shake of his head, saying those were the most fun days of his life. Oh, the stories that could be told… Joey struggled with challenges most of his life, but through it all, he never lost his sense of curiosity and wonder. He loved figuring out how things worked. He loved to read, and soaked up information like a sponge. He was a Master of useless trivia, and would definitely be the guy you called as your lifeline should you ever be on "Who wants to be a Millionaire!" Joey sought out and embraced God as he got older, and was baptized a few years ago. Even in the midst of the most troubling times, he prayed for strength, hope and forgiveness. He felt things so very deeply, and as he searched for answers to things he tried to understand, and found some peace and relief in his study of his Bible. Joey was preceded in death by his Mema and Papa, as well as his Dad Steve. We know that they are together, watching Florida State or the Cowboys, and waiting for the day we are all together again. And he is smiling. There will be a celebration of life on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Assembly, 2740 East Michigan Street, Orlando Florida Cremation arrangements are being handled by Baldwin Brothers Cremation Service, Apopka, Florida. Please feel free to sign the guest book.